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Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius charged with Reeva Steenkamp murder
Article
/ 14 February 2013

Oscar Pistorius charged with Reeva Steenkamp murder

South Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murdering his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria.

By Tiisetso Makube
Oscar Pistorius shooting: Who is Reeva Steenkamp?
Article
/ 14 February 2013

Oscar Pistorius shooting: Who is Reeva Steenkamp?

Reeva Steenkamp was a model with a law degree. She graced the covers of magazines and was about to become a reality TV star – until her tragic end.

By Rhode Marshall and Thalia Holmes
Oscar Pistorius arrested after the killing of his girlfriend
Article
/ 14 February 2013

Oscar Pistorius arrested after the killing of his girlfriend

Olympic and paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after his girlfriend was shot dead at his home in Pretoria, say police and media.

By Tiisetso Motsoeneng
Oscar Pistorius ‘accidentally shoots girlfriend dead’
Article
/ 14 February 2013

Oscar Pistorius ‘accidentally shoots girlfriend dead’

South Africa’s paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius has allegedly accidentally shot dead his girlfriend at his house in Pretoria.

By Staff Reporter
The Pistorius killing: The South African shots heard all around
Analysis
/ 1 February 2013

The Pistorius killing: The South African shots heard all around

The Oscar Pistorius case has gripped the world, highlighting the violence at the heart of South Africa. Christopher Hope ponders the meaning.

By Christopher Hope and Comment Author
Prior assault claim stalks Oscar Pistorius
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Prior assault claim stalks Oscar Pistorius

The Blade Runner is still embroiled in a battle with a neighbour over an injury at a party three years ago

By Glynnis Underhill
Pistorius: Money can’t buy or bury justice, but it can tip the scales
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Pistorius: Money can’t buy or bury justice, but it can tip the scales

By the time Oscar Pistorius stands trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp no stone will have been left unturned.

By Phillip De Wet
News credibility is king in our twittering world
Article
/ 1 February 2013

News credibility is king in our twittering world

The Oscar Pistorius case has put the limits of court reporting in the spotlight, particularly the sub-judice rule.

By Staff Reporter
Pistorius: Police blunders tell all
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Pistorius: Police blunders tell all

The ridiculous police ­failures in the Oscar Pistorius case have shown to the whole world the sad state of affairs in the South African police.

By Letters
SA Blade Runner beats horse Maserati
Article
/ 13 December 2012

SA Blade Runner beats horse Maserati

Oscar Pistorius, the first disabled runner to compete in the Olympics, has beaten Arab horse Maserati in the "run like the wind" race.

By Afp Author
Le Clos: SA’s sports star of the year
Article
/ 5 November 2012

Le Clos: SA’s sports star of the year

Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos has been crowned sports star of the year at the South African Sports Awards.

By Ockert De Villers
Paralympians enjoy equal share of bonuses
Article
/ 9 September 2012

Paralympians enjoy equal share of bonuses

Sascoc says paralympic athletes will earn the same bonuses their able-bodied counterparts received on their triumphant return from the London Games.

By Jenny Bernstein
Pistorius wins final track gold of Games
Article
/ 9 September 2012

Pistorius wins final track gold of Games

Oscar Pistorius brought the curtain down on a summer of thrills when he won the final Paralympic track gold medal with a dominant display in the 400m.

By Tom Pilcher
Paralympics: Innovations that win medals
Article
/ 6 September 2012

Paralympics: Innovations that win medals

How much difference does equipment design make to Paralympians? Leo Benedictus looks at the innovations that enable athletes to reach gold.

By Leo Benedictus
SA sprinters seize relay gold
Article
/ 6 September 2012

SA sprinters seize relay gold

The SA men’s 4x100m relay team gave SA their fourth gold medal and set a new world record in 41.78 seconds at the Paralympic Games in London.

By Phil Hazlewood
Blade runner apologises for Paralympics outburst
Article
/ 3 September 2012

Blade runner apologises for Paralympics outburst

Oscar Pistorius has apologised for his outburst after losing his 200m title, but insists there’s an issue with prosthetics lengthening stride.

By Sapa
Blade Runner furious after Paralympics upset
Article
/ 3 September 2012

Blade Runner furious after Paralympics upset

Oscar Pistorius has cried foul over Alan Oliveira’s prosthetics, both before and after the Brazilian snatched the 200m title at the Paralympics.

By Jenny Bernstein
Paralympics: Game changers clear hurdles
Article
/ 31 August 2012

Paralympics: Game changers clear hurdles

With the Paralympics underway, attention will be on Oscar Pistorius, the first athlete to bridge the gap between the Paralympics and the Olympics.

By Andy Capostagno
SA’s Paralympians set to take London by storm
Article
/ 28 August 2012

SA’s Paralympians set to take London by storm

The Paralympics begin in London today, and while the Games mark Natalie du Toit’s swan song, SA’s young Paralympians are ready to take up her mantle.

By Faranaaz Parker
Team SA ready for London Paralympic Games
Article
/ 27 August 2012

Team SA ready for London Paralympic Games

The 2012 Paralympic Games are due to begin in London on Wednesday, with Natalie du Toit and Oscar Pistorius leading the South African charge.

By Phil Hazlewood
Paralympics: The ability to win gold
Article
/ 24 August 2012

Paralympics: The ability to win gold

They haven’t been subjected to the pressure of unrealistic expectations, but Team SA are nevertheless in line for plenty of medals at the Paralympics.

By Ken Borland
Paralympians jet off to London
Videos
/ 22 August 2012

Paralympians jet off to London

South Africa unites behind the Paralympians as they jet off to London in search of gold.

By Staff Reporter
London prepares to showcase Paralympics
Article
/ 22 August 2012

London prepares to showcase Paralympics

The world’s top athletes with a disability meet in London next week for what organisers say will be the biggest Paralympics in the Games’ history.

By Julie Charpentrat and Phil Hazlewood
Caster and Oscar: Heroes to the end
Article
/ 13 August 2012

Caster and Oscar: Heroes to the end

Our most famous athletes are far from perfect, yet transcend the labels thrown at them to represent something more meaningful, says Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
From sideshow to main attraction – Pistorius eyes Paralympics gold
Article
/ 11 August 2012

From sideshow to main attraction – Pistorius eyes Paralympics gold

In a few weeks Oscar Pistorius will be back in the Olympic stadium defending his 100, 200 and 400 metre titles at the Paralympics.

By Gerald Imray
Olympics: SA relay team’s disappointing run
Article
/ 11 August 2012

Olympics: SA relay team’s disappointing run

South Africa’s 4×400 metres relay team were outclassed in the final at the London Olympic Games on Friday night.

By Sapa Author
SA men to run Olympics 4x400m relay final
Article
/ 9 August 2012

SA men to run Olympics 4x400m relay final

South Africa’s men’s 4x400m relay team will run in the London Olympics final after a successful appeal for reinstatement following a dramatic crash.

By Pirate Irwin
‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius misses out on 400m final
Article
/ 5 August 2012

‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius misses out on 400m final

History-making Oscar Pistorius missed out on the Olympic 400m final when he finished last in his semifinal.

By Mitch Phillips
Pistorius overcomes nerves to make Olympic history
Article
/ 4 August 2012

Pistorius overcomes nerves to make Olympic history

South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius has made history by becoming the first double amputee to compete in an athletics event at the Olympics.

By Neil Maidment
Blade Runner looks ahead to Rio Games
Article
/ 18 July 2012

Blade Runner looks ahead to Rio Games

He’s gearing up to shine at the London Olympics, but Oscar Pistorius has already set his sights on the Rio Games in 2016.

By Sapa
Sascoc throws Pistorius an Olympic lifeline
Article
/ 4 July 2012

Sascoc throws Pistorius an Olympic lifeline

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius is to make his Olympic debut after he was added to South Africa’s final team for the Games in London.

By Sapa
Pistorius hopes to improve running time at championships
Article
/ 30 May 2012

Pistorius hopes to improve running time at championships

Oscar Pistorius is listed to run at the African Championships in late June in what could be his last chance to qualify for the London Olympics.

By Gerald Imray
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